Microsoft is turning to OpenAI for help building competitive AI chips. The partnership gives Microsoft access to OpenAI’s custom silicon designs through 2032. This strategic move could reshape how Windows and Azure handle AI workloads.
PlayStation 5 has reached 84.2 million lifetime sales with 3.9 million units sold last quarter. Sony is raising its gaming division revenue forecast to $28.5 billion amid strong network services growth.
Embedded AI systems face growing security threats from boot-level attacks. Poor cryptographic key management creates predictable vulnerabilities that can compromise entire systems. Manufacturers need to implement hardware security measures and better key rotation policies.
Valve’s Steam Machine aims to bring PC gaming to the living room with a compact console running SteamOS. The device promises performance between Steam Deck and PlayStation 5 levels, targeting early 2026 release. Microsoft’s Phil Spencer has already congratulated Valve on the hardware.
Valve surprised everyone with Steam Frame, the successor to its Steam Index VR headset. The cord-free device plays some games natively and streams your entire Steam library over Wi-Fi. Early hands-on impressions suggest it could be better than most current VR headsets.
USB-C monitors are becoming more common, but they should be standard across all price ranges. The reversible port handles video, power delivery, and data transfer through a single cable. This eliminates clutter and simplifies connectivity for laptops, phones, and peripherals.
British electric drive specialist Helix is launching modular Pod Cartridges that could revolutionize small to midsize boat propulsion. The system promises 70% less drag than traditional pod drives while freeing up valuable hull space. Three power levels will be available at launch, from 100 kW to 30
Valve has finally revealed its long-rumored standalone VR headset, codenamed Deckard. The Steam Frame runs SteamOS on ARM hardware and introduces Foveated Streaming technology. It could potentially serve as your only PC for less demanding games.
Sony has unveiled a more affordable PlayStation 5 Digital Edition to celebrate the console’s fifth anniversary. The catch? It’s only available in Japan and comes with significant restrictions that make importing impractical for international gamers.
Littelfuse has introduced two new TMR magnetic switches that push power consumption to incredibly low levels. The LF21112TMR omnipolar switch draws just 200nA while detecting both magnetic poles, while the bipolar LF11215TMR consumes 1.5 µA with high 17 Gauss sensitivity.
